Obituaries

Wilbur Bruce Funk
Feb 17, 2018
Wilbur Bruce Funk, 79, of Cambridge, died Saturday (February 17, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born January 24, 1939 in Power WV, son of the late Russell Funk and Anna Elizabeth (Sumner) Funk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Harold, Russell, Richard, and John Funk; and two...
Roger Clyde Patrick
Feb 12, 2018
Roger Clyde Patrick, 62, of Crooksville, died Monday (February 12, 2018) at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. He was born April 6, 1955 in Cambridge, son of the late Clyde Patrick Jr. and Lucille (Whitsel) Patrick. Mr. Patrick was a retired carnival manager. He was a mentor with the Perry County Boots and Saddles Club. He loved...
Theresa M. Buttress
Feb 9, 2018
Theresa M. Buttress, 101, of Cambridge, died Friday (February 9, 2018) at Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Buttress was born December 8, 1916 in Buckeyeville, daughter of the late Scander Ferris and Yasmine (George) Ferris. Mrs. Buttress was the owner & operator of Buttress Grocery. She had been a cosmetologist and then later worked at NCR. She was...
Eric Paul Moore
Feb 8, 2018
Eric Paul Moore, 45, of Senecaville, died Thursday (February 8, 2018) at his home. He was born August 5, 1972 in Ware MA, son of Madeleine (Theberge) Moore and the late Jack H. Moore. Mr. Moore worked as a Lieutenant and Supervisor at the Noble Correctional Institute. He was a Patriots fan, enjoyed photography and watching NASCAR, especially Martin...
John T. Cramblett
Feb 3, 2018
John T. Cramblett, 72, of New Concord, died Saturday (February 3, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge.
He was born August 19, 1945 in Cambridge, son of the late William J. Cramblett and Leatha (Wiley) Cramblett.
He worked as a self-employed truck driver for many years.
Mr. Cramblett was a US...
James Robert Oliver
Feb 1, 2018
James Robert Oliver, 70, of Kimbolton, died Thursday, February 1st, 2018, at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.
He was born on December 30th, 1947, son of the late Robert Oliver and Clarice Waller Oliver.
Mr. Oliver was a 1966 graduate of Ridgewood High School. He was a factory worker for many years and was a...
Cleoria Gretta Graham
Jan 26, 2018
Cleoria "Gretta" Graham passed away peacefully on January 26, 2018 from complications of the flu. She was surrounded by her loving family. Gretta was 81 years young.
Gretta was born in Stewart Ohio. She lived and worked in the Athens area until her early twenties. She married Jimmy Blackford and moved to northern Ohio in 1960 –...
Trudi B. Pitner
Jan 24, 2018
Trudi B. Pitner, 35, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (January 24, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. She was born September 13, 1982 in Cambridge, daughter of Gary Pitner and Jodi (Lenarz) Pitner. Miss Pitner had worked as a nurse's aide. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and babysitting. She liked spending time on Facebook....
Terry Lee Colvin
Jan 22, 2018
Terry Lee Colvin, 64, of Cambridge passed away Monday (January 22, 2018) at his home. He was born January 31, 1953 in Cambridge and was the son of the late Edward J. and Rosa Belle (Bishard) Colvin. Terry enjoyed music and playing the guitar. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers. He is...
Jay Franklin Anker
Jan 21, 2018
Jay Franklin Anker, 56, of Cambridge, died Sunday (January 21, 2018) at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center, Cambridge. He was born April 21, 1961 in Cambridge, son of the late James R. Anker and Jeannine M. (King) Anker. Mr. Anker worked for Dean Food Company, driving a milk truck and delivering dairy for many years. He served as president...
John S. Didcote
Jan 21, 2018
John S. Didcote, 89, of Cambridge, died Sunday (January 21, 2018) at the Beckett House at New Concord. Mr. Didcote was born May 1, 1928 in Moundsville WV, son of the late John C. Sullivan and Dora (Barker) Sullivan. He was a commercial fisherman in Florida for many years. Mr. Didcote was a US Army veteran. In addition to...
Lyla June Robinson
Jan 20, 2018
Lyla June Robinson, infant daughter of John Allen and Deanna June Robinson, died Saturday (January 20, 2018) at Genesis Healthcare of Zanesville.
She was born January 20, 2018 in Zanesville.
She is survived by her parents, John Allen and Deanna June (Cunningham) Robinson of Old Washington; a brother, Wyatt Dean Robinson; her maternal grandparents, Charlie...
Virginia F. Neff
Jan 12, 2018
Virginia F. Neff, 92, of Cambridge, died Friday (January 12, 2018) at the Beckett House at New Concord. She was born December 1, 1925 in Guernsey County, daughter of the late Lentz Fisher and Mabel (Baker) Fisher. Ms. Neff had worked at the former Cambridge Hospital as a switchboard operator for many years. She was a member of the...
Rosalie Arthurs
Jan 8, 2018
Rosalie Arthurs, 87, of Senecaville, died Monday (January 8, 2018) at Countryview Assisted Living Center, Lore City.
She was born March 4, 1930 in Buffalo, daughter of the late Charles English and Mary Ruth (Kirkbride) English.
Mrs. Arthurs retired from RCA. She had also worked at the former Cambridge State Hospital in central supply and...
Michael James Wells
Jan 6, 2018
Michael James Wells, 28, of Cambridge, died Saturday (January 6, 2018).
He was born January 27, 1989 in Cambridge, son of Jamie Martin Wells and Lisa (Voorhies) Wells.
Mr. Wells was an oil field worker. He attended Cambridge High School.
He enjoyed fishing and riding four-wheelers. He loved being with his children. He...
Donald "Donnie" Dewitt Pyle
Jan 4, 2018
SERVICES Visitation
Sunday, January 7, 2018 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Funeral ServiceMonday, January 8, 2018 11:00 AM
Thorn-Black Funeral Home Cambridge 139 S 9th St Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Linda Lou Barr
Jan 4, 2018
Linda Lou Barr, 71, formerly of Cambridge, died Thursday (January 4, 2018) at Genesis Hospital of Zanesville.
She was born February 13, 1946 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Norval Hill and Brittie (Miller) Hill.
Mrs. Barr had worked at Essex of Zanesville and at Express Packaging.
She was a lifelong member of...
Sandra K. Preece
Jan 1, 2018
Sandra K. Preece, 74, of Cambridge, died Monday (January 1, 2018) at The Beckett House at New Concord, surrounded by her family. She was born May 29, 1943 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Robert L. Klass and Norma E. (Watkins) Klass. Ms. Preece had worked at Westinghouse and the Cambridge IGA. She enjoyed gardening and sunning by the...
Sharon Mae Arnold
Dec 29, 2017
Sharon Mae Arnold, 72, of Lore City, died on Friday (December 29, 2017) at her home. She was born Sept. 19, 1945 in Cambridge, daughter of the late William H. Watson and Louella (Lucas) Watson. Sharon worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the State of Ohio, Department of Medicaid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Dorothy I. Gunn
Dec 28, 2017
Dorothy I. Gunn, 88, of Coshocton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at The Morrison House in Zanesville on December 28, 2017.
She was born July 6, 1929 in Londonderry Township/Guernsey County, daughter of the late Rev. Raymond Lyons and Freda (Calvert) Lyons.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who...
